Look, I know that its the first game, but the Heat didnt look so good last night. Yea, the lost only by 5 to the Knicks, but their 2 main weaknesses are defense and rebounding. I was shocked to find out that the Heat actually had more points in the paint than the Knicks, which makes sense since Udonis Haslem, who played center though undersized, scored 23. There were too many times where the Heat should have a rebound but Zack Randolph and the other Knick frontcourt got offensive rebounds and turned them into second chance points. Wade shot badly. Beasley looked scared. This teams needs to trade Shanw Marion. At least use him as trade bait to get some defense in. Get another power forward in here or try to trade for both a PF and Center. I do expect them to get better, but its gonna take time, expecially with James Jones and Jamal Macgloire currently injured.
I am very excited about this NBA season. There are teams that are for sure going to make an impact (Lakers, Celtics, Hornets, Pistons). There alre also teams that are under the radar and other that are slipping:
Look out for:
Raptors: After watching him win a gold medal 2 months ago, Chris Bosh out shinned Dwight Howard and is better than Howard. Remember, Bosh was who Pat Riley wanted to draft over Dwyane Wade, but Bosh went to Toronto with the 4th pick. You dont hear much of him, and I cant figure that out. With Jermaine O'Neal healthhya nd his new teammate, they should do big things. I would not be shocked of they become a top 4 seed in the east. Ad an efficient Jose Calderon, when healthy, and they had a good defensive team.
76ers: The sixers got a HUGE addition when they signed Elton Brand in the summer. If his achilles holds up, he's a low post threat to score 20 and 10. Andre Iguodala needs to score more. Going to the basket is fine, but he has to start shooting more. They took the Pistons to the limit in the playoffs last season, but showed their youth. Hopefully, Brands experience helps out alot.
Rockets: They really arent a team under the radar, but if they cant get out the first round this season, T-Mac needs to commit suicide. He isnt geting any younger, but getting Ron Artest is the best thing that could have helped him. Yao Ming will get his points, but Artest is the key piece. Will he big a jerk like he has been? Houstons bench is once of the best, so they should be good on all cylinders.
Watch these teams fall:
Nuggets: He may have not been a big reason for this success, but Denver will sadly miss Marcus Camby. They will be socred on alot, so dont be shocked if they end up in alot of shootouts. Allen Iverson is 33 years old. He still has the wheels, but for how long? Kenyon Martin isnt reliable. Carmelo Anthonys named was put out there for potential trades. That wont stop. They wont make the playoffs, neither will the next team................
Clippers: They basically got screwed when Elton Brand, who said he would resign with them, went to Philly (and a MUCH better situation). I saw them keep up with the Lakers, but that quickly went away and the REAL LA won by 30+. Baron Davis doesnt make much difference. geting Marcus Camby will help them when hes healthy defensively. Signing Ricky Davis? noooooooooooooooooo. Just from that signing, they will not be any good
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